Thinking about selling in Century City and wondering whether to wait for the D Line station to open? You are not alone. With construction in full view and an opening target on the horizon, the right timing can add clarity and value to your plan. This guide breaks down what the project means for your sale, what to expect on the ground, and how to align your timeline with market dynamics. Let’s dive in.
D Line overview for Century City
The D Line Extension will bring subway service west from Koreatown to Westwood with a new Century City station at Constellation and Avenue of the Stars. You can review the project’s scope and staged build on Metro’s overview of the D Line Extension. Metro’s D Line Extension overview
Section 2, which includes Century City, has carried a Metro target of 2026 in public materials. Metro’s timeline is phased and subject to change. For the latest project readiness language, check Metro’s monthly and quarterly status reports. Metro project status reports archive
Timeline and what to watch
- Planned sequence: Section 1 to La Cienega targeted for 2025, Section 2 to Century City targeted for 2026, Section 3 to Westwood targeted for 2027.
- The Century City opening year is still a target, not a guarantee. Metro’s status reports are the single best place to verify schedule movement as construction advances. Metro project status reports archive
- Federal materials also underscore the scale and long-run travel demand anticipated once all sections are running, including tens of thousands of daily trips served by Section 2 stations in future forecasts. FTA funding and ridership announcement
Construction impacts near Constellation
The station footprint spans beneath and around Constellation Boulevard, Avenue of the Stars, and Century Park East. Expect staged surface activity while crews complete excavation support structures, appendages, and street restoration.
- Intermittent lane and sidewalk closures, left-turn restrictions, and utility relocations may affect access and curbside parking near showings. Local construction impacts coverage
- Noise, truck movements, and decking changes typically arrive in multi-month waves, with preparatory work and restorations extending over longer periods. Metro project status reports archive
- Metro issues construction advisories and maintains a 24-hour hotline for neighborhood impacts. Ask your listing team to schedule showings outside planned closures when possible and to share any building-level mitigation steps.
How transit tends to affect value
Academic research across Los Angeles and other U.S. cities points to a consistent pattern. Values near new rail often see the larger uplift after trains begin reliable service, while the construction phase can add friction, especially on the immediate block.
- Los Angeles studies show openings are associated with residential price gains over the medium term, though magnitudes vary by neighborhood and housing type. LA rail value impacts research
- After operations start, nearby households often shift travel behavior, which can reinforce market interest in transit-served areas. Post-opening travel behavior evidence
- Federal and Metro forecasts anticipate strong usage along Section 2, suggesting durable demand for access once the line opens. FTA funding and ridership announcement
Sell before, during, or after?
Sell before peak construction
- Pros: smoother showings, fewer access constraints, less day-to-day disruption for buyers.
- Cons: you may miss some post-opening value capture and cannot market actual travel-time convenience yet.
Sell during construction
- Pros: motivated buyers still transact for the right property and price; you can point to verified, near-term improvements.
- Cons: buyers may factor in access and noise concerns; showings may require tighter coordination.
- Tactical moves: provide a one-page timeline of known closures and restoration stages with links to Metro’s status reports. Note any building-level air, sound, or dust mitigation completed. Metro project status reports archive
Sell after opening
- Pros: you can market real, opened-station access and updated travel times, and historical evidence suggests this is when larger capitalization typically appears.
- Cons: market conditions and rates can shift while you wait, which can change your net proceeds.
A practical seller timeline
- 6 to 9 months out: monitor Metro’s most recent Section 2 status report for schedule clarity and upcoming restoration phases. Metro project status reports archive
- 3 to 6 months out: plan around any posted lane or sidewalk closures near Constellation and Avenue of the Stars, and coordinate valet or private parking for showings if needed. Local construction impacts coverage
- Pre-list: calibrate pricing to current Westside comps while modeling two scenarios: during-construction marketing vs. post-opening positioning.
- Live on market: highlight verified project milestones and your property’s specific access advantages in a concise features sheet.
- At opening: refresh marketing to include walking time to the station and real-world train frequency once service details are public.
Century City development context
Transit often coincides with renewed commercial investment near stations. Century City already concentrates Class A office and mixed-use assets, with additional projects adjacent to the station area.
- The Century City Center tower illustrates the coordinated build environment around Constellation. Century City Center project snapshot
- National observers have documented increased commercial development interest near LA transit hubs, which can reinforce residential demand in nearby blocks over time. Commercial development near transit hubs
The bottom line
If your sale depends on maximizing post-opening convenience value, waiting for service can be sensible. If you prefer a near-term exit with less timing risk, selling before or during construction can still deliver a strong result with clear disclosures and smart positioning. Either path benefits from precise timing, data-backed pricing, and polished presentation.
For a confidential, valuation-first consultation tailored to your property and timeline, connect with Carter Andrews. You will get discrete, high-touch guidance backed by global distribution and an investor’s eye for value.
FAQs
When will the Century City D Line station open?
- Metro has targeted 2026 for Section 2, which includes Century City, but timing is subject to change; check Metro’s most recent status reports for updates.
How will construction affect showings near Constellation?
- Expect intermittent lane and sidewalk closures, staging, and noise; plan showing windows around posted closures and provide clear access instructions to buyers.
Do home values usually rise after a rail line opens?
- Studies of Los Angeles and other cities find the larger value gains often appear after reliable service begins, though results vary by neighborhood and asset type.
What should I disclose if I sell during construction?
- Share known construction advisories, anticipated closures, any building mitigation work, and current Metro status references so buyers can verify scope and timing.
How can a luxury advisor help me time my sale?
- A seasoned advisor can model before-versus-after pricing scenarios, coordinate access during closures, and pivot marketing to highlight verified transit benefits at opening.
